Zansi, A Bull Terrier, Gets Kidney Transplant
Here’s something you don’t see everyday, an article on a dog getting a kidney transplant. At the University of Pennsylvania surgeons are getting ready to try and save the life of an ailing 14 month-old bull terrier, Zansi, who is suffering from a diseased kidney.
The surgery, which will take place at Penn Veterinary Hospital, will be headed up by primary surgeon Dr. Heidi Phillips. Zansi’s twin sister will be donating a kidney to help save him.
“We’re only able to do dogs that are related to each other. We need a related donor in order to give a kidney to the recipient in order to minimize the amount of side effects,” said primary surgeon Dr. Heidi Phillips.
I wonder if they got Zansi’s sister to the hospital by telling her they were taking her to the park. She’s not going to be happy when she wakes up in a backless white gown and an IV in her arm.
We hope all goes well for both Zansi and his sister. A special thanks to Bo’s friend, Eddie, for sharing this story.
Your story on the puppy getting the kidney transplant from her sister was one of interest and I like so many wish Zani and the owner well. It doesn’t seem that long ago where the world watched the first Human transplants for different organs…amazing! I giggled at that part about how they might get Zani’s sister to the hospital…very good!
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Wow very interesting story. Yes it was not so long ago humans first started doing transplants. We Wish Zani well. Congrats on the BlogNet Nomination Bo’s Daddy!! Woohoo:)
I just wanted to edit some of the information. The recipient’s name is Zansi and she and her sister are bull terriers. The donor dog (Zansi’s sister) donated a whole kidney.
Whoops…sorry about the mistakes. Next time I’ll finish a full cup of coffee before posting.
I had a litter of bull terrier pups about 6 years ago, one of the pups had a bad kidney. I begged for a transplant. At 14 months old Butch had to be put to sleep. It was the hardest thing I had ever had to go through. From the bottom of my heart I wish Zansi and her sister well. And for the parents, I wish you well too.
Hope all goes well for both! You all are in my prayers!